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A four-month whirlwind of fun

As communications intern for the Kidney Cancer Association, I’ve gotten to practice some really important skills, but the best thing I’ll take away is the relationships I’ve built. A remote internship doesn’t always offer a…

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Cancer can be draining but a little adventure provides a much-needed change of scenery and chance to reenergize. Pack your water bottle and some healthy snacks, wear weather-appropriate layers and comfortable walking shoes, open Google Maps and discover a new place. Explore more.

Heather Colby’s fitness classes rock out for kidney cancer

Early in the Covid-19 pandemic, Heather Colby, a fitness instructor, took her POUND exercise classes outside, starting with about 10 people in a local park where she lives in Long Island, New York. It was…

Persistence, Patience and Pilates

Leah Christoforidis was 32 weeks pregnant when she started feeling the symptoms of kidney cancer.  She pushed back against the suggestion that it might just be muscle pain – Leah is something of a fitness…

IKCS: Europe to feature three special lectures

The 2022 International Kidney Cancer Symposium: Europe will feature three special lectures by prominent experts in kidney cancer. The meeting will take place on April 22-24 in Antwerp, Belgium and virtually.

KCA patient advisor featured on “Cancer Interviews” podcast

Kidney Cancer Association Patient and Caregiver Advisory Council member Marissa Willis sat down with the Cancer Interviews Podcast to discuss her diagnosis, the importance of early detection, and building support networks. Cancer Interviews host Bruce…

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Ashley runs for “Redz”, her punk rock dad

“I started this fundraiser for my dad. Kidney cancer needs more funding for new treatments, treatments that cause fewer side effects, and more methods for early detection. I’ve witnessed it with my dad. I want better for kidney cancer patients.”

My Journey Becoming a Kidney Cancer Survivor

This is a guest blog by Keri Kirby, 47, cancer survivor. She lives in Missouri. My journey began on Saturday, March 17, 2018. The day started out as normal, and I attended a church conference…

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